WHY JOIN?
Because you have a book burning inside you. Because the world needs your story. Because every writer deserves a home.
A Sanctuary for Your Book
Have you been wrestling your manuscript alone for too long? Do people urge you to write a book, but you don’t know where to begin?
Let us help.
When you join the Unicorn Authors Club, you’ll receive individual attention to jumpstart your project, alongside a supportive community of diverse authors completing books.
At the heart of our offerings is coaching—plenty of it—to help you fulfill your writing goals.
A Generous Coaching Plan with Every Membership
Our experienced writer-mentors share rigorous craft guidance through an anti-racist, pro-liberation lens.
Your first month includes weekly 1:1 meetings with a coach to set goals and get your writing flowing.
Then, you’ll propel your manuscript forward with two 1:1 coaching sessions per month.
We are the only program that supports your writing with two types of coaches:
- A dedicated Story/Skills coach who reads pages and gives you feedback on how to level up your writing.
- A trained Sanctuary coach who helps you strategize around inner critics, accountability, and finding joy in the process.
In between sessions, you’ll keep the momentum going with group coaching, co-writing sessions, live craft talks, and abundant lessons on-demand.
It all takes place within our Unicorn Clubhouse: a beautiful online sanctuary for authors who care about justice.
All the Sweet Details
Story/Skills Coaching
Our coaches review up to 20 pages of writing per session and help you solve questions around structure, craft, plot, and voice.
1 private session monthly, scheduled at your convenience
Sanctuary Coaching
Coaches help you create a personalized plan to complete your book with ease, momentum, and joyful accountability.
1 private session monthly + weekly sessions during your 1st month, scheduled at your convenience
Café Unicorn
Write your book in facilitated co-writing sessions, with supportive prompts and check-in circles.
Tuesdays and Fridays, 12-1:30 pm Pacific (live only, not recorded)
Interactive Craft Talks
Learn from published authors who share expertise, offer prompts, and answer your questions.
2nd Monday of each month, 5 pm Pacific (or watch the recording later)
Solve Your Story Group Coaching
Brainstorm with peers and a coach to get real-time help with your book’s problems.
6 drop-in meetings per term, weekdays 10 am or 5 pm Pacific (live only, not recorded)
Private Unicorn Clubhouse
Chat with other authors and access tools/prompts for almost any writing problem you might encounter. Includes recordings of ALL past craft talks—like having access to 4 years of membership!
Available 24/7
Bonus Events
A query letter workshop with a longtime literary agent. A peer discussion on writing through trauma. Night owl and early bird co-writing sessions. Whatever your needs, our programming evolves to help you complete your book. Join and make the Club your own!
Cohort or Solo: Choose Your Own Timing
If you thrive best in a cohort of like-minded writers, enroll for a four-month season, beginning on:
November 1 | March 1 | July 1
Each term kicks off with an orientation and ends with an open mic celebration. Past cohorts still hold regular meetings together years later, and alums support and celebrate one another’s books as they come into the world.
If you do your best work alone, you can start on the 1st of any month. Your peer group will change along the way. Apply by the 10th of any month to start on the 1st of the next month. Early applications are welcome.